Description
A refined, seasonal appetizer of toasted baguette topped with creamy ricotta, fresh strawberries, and a drizzle of honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the French baguette into ½-inch slices on the diagonal and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Lightly brush each slice with optional olive oil and bake for 6–9 minutes or until golden.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, honey, salt, and pepper. Stir in lemon zest if desired.
- Spread a generous tablespoon of the ricotta mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
- Top with sliced strawberries, arranging them aesthetically.
- Garnish with torn mint leaves and a final drizzle of honey or a few drops of olive oil. Serve immediately.
Notes
This bruschetta is best served fresh to maintain crispiness. Prepare the ricotta and strawberries in advance but toast the bread just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: bruschetta, appetizer, strawberries, ricotta, summer, easy recipe